Simulation Based Systems Test Engineer

Description

The Sensors Division works on radar, space-based sensing, electronic warfare, and underwater acoustics. Within the Space Missions and Sensing Sector, the team focuses on space sensing, space control, and counter-sensing technology for critical national security missions.

The company is a growing technology firm doing research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. Its areas include cyber, next-generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and AI algorithms and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and run integrated simulation testbeds for advanced space and defense systems.
• Analyze how integrated systems perform, write and run test plans, and define the criteria used to evaluate them.
• Work with customers on key technical challenges, and with research and software teams to integrate simulation and analysis tools.
• Build and apply models and simulation frameworks to test algorithms, command and control systems, and fielded software.
• Work with varied teams and technical leaders to pin down system-level requirements and goals, then report progress and findings and give assessments.
• Help with business development and proposal writing, shaping the technical solutions offered.

Requirements

• You must be able to obtain a secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship as set by the U.S. Government.
• A BS plus 2+ years' experience, an MS, or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, or a related technical field.
• Experience with space defense programs and modeling, plus sensor systems, platforms, and ground systems.
• Experience in at least two of these areas: RF and radar signal processing, optimization, waveform design, electronic warfare, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, AI or ML approaches to optimization, modeling and simulation, systems engineering, test engineering, radar modeling, optics modeling, orbital mechanics, or space systems (propulsion, thermal, communications, GNC).
• Experience giving technical briefings to subcontractors, senior executives, and customers.
• Proficiency in at least one scientific or mathematical programming language, such as MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.
• A curious researcher and team player who wants to work with mission partners to turn new technology into near-term results.
• Clear communicator who can brief both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong skills in mathematics, troubleshooting, writing, and speaking.
• Even Better: an active Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Even Better: experience with industry-standard simulation tools such as AFSIM.
• Even Better: a record of leading complex research, development, and engineering efforts.
• Even Better: an advanced degree in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, or a related technical field.
• Even Better: a track record of applying novel, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches to hard engineering problems.

Conditions

Full-time position with a salary range of $110,000 - $139,000.

The range is based on external market data. Final offers depend on experience, education, training, key and critical skills, security clearances, and market and business conditions.

Locations near Boston, MA; Arlington, VA; Dayton, OH; Melbourne, FL; Carlsbad, CA; Atlanta, GA; and Denver, CO.

Positions require national security clearances and compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and hires regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.